PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn in Lake Tahoe, California

With the picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains framing North Lake Tahoe, PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn is a fabulous mountain retreat welcoming you to unwind and enjoy the best of this legendary area. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, gaze over the beautiful lake, and feel the peaceful ambiance of the surrounding forests. The hotel's 58 rooms and suites look out over the largest freshwater lake in the Sierras, and each abode features a cozy, inviting design that blends the rugged outdoors with contemporary luxury. Enjoy the elegance of simplicity at this modern mountain getaway, with large picture windows bringing the beauty of nature indoors. With all the contemporary amenities and comforts you need and desire, and the beautiful lake and mountains just steps away, you truly have the best of both worlds at PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn.

During the pristine white winters, head out into the mountains for endless alpine adventure. Try the amazing ski and snowboard runs across six majestic peaks - from Squaw Valley to Alpine Valley and Heavenly Mountain Resort. Take a snowshoeing trek through the forests before warming up with a cup of steamy hot chocolate. In the brilliant summer months, hike through lush mountain trails of Granite Chief Wilderness and Eagle Lake Trailhead, or go mountain biking on paths around the lake. Walk down to the shores of Lake Tahoe for a relaxing day of swimming, or get your adrenaline going with a parasailing ride or wake boarding adventure. You can even go scuba diving at stunning drop-offs and sunken walls in the lake, or sail across the glassy waters, and fish from the shore. Take in the mountain beauty in its entirety from high above on a hot air balloon or helicopter tour. For your dining pleasure, enjoy incredible cuisine at PlumpJack Café. After a hearty regional and seasonal meal, toast to the excitement of the day at PlumpJack Bar before getting some much needed rest. With the wonder of the outdoors around you, and the comforts of PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn within, this is one vacation experience you are sure to never forget.

Reviews for PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn

Pleasant staff, comfy beds but that's about it. Food is average. Hotel is not being maintained much and the manager said it was going to be torn down in April. Would not have booked this place had we known that.

We have been coming to PlumpJack for 8-9 years, and while we are not "regulars" in the sense that we stay there every year, we've probably stayed 5-6 times...i.e., enough to get a sense of consistency, cadence and level of care.
What I love about PlumpJack is that it feels upscale without being pretentious. The rooms are warm and nice, and I always feel more at home...like it's my place...than something sterile and fabricated.
A simple example is that in our most recent stay, we brought our dog, and while there was an understanding extra cleaning fee if you have a pet, when we got to the room, the dog had a food and water bowl set up, a dog bed and his own mat. How nice is that?
When you talk to the staff, they are always attentive and service minded, but they are genuine folk, almost friend like. Again, you feel at home.
Also, the food is good, both with a more white table cloth restaurant, high quality bar food, and an included buffet brunch with quality items over quantity crap.
The place is small and intimate in terms of number of rooms, but very mellow. It's literally across the walk from Squaw Village, and there is a fantastic hiking area a short walk from the Inn.
We'll be back. Highly recommended.

Great location with plenty to do. Be sure and ask locals before going on hikes because they weren't marked clearly or often enough and not for novices. We found out the hard way and what we thought was a 4 mile hike was more like8-10 and took us over 5 hours to complete! Without proper provisions, we became dehydrated and exhausted and worried because it was getting dark.
The Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn was great and I would love to go again soon.

My family and I stayed at the Plumpjack for my cousins wedding over the weekend. It was an amazing experience, very friendly staff. Everyone was very welcoming and took care of the wedding guests to the best of their ability. Beautiful location, would definitely stay here again.

Very good. Too rustic for me, but perfect for the location. Service is great, food excellent but rooms are showing their age. Please install elevators. Easy to reach location. Consider I am not outdoor.